Smart Building Solutions Designer
Location: London
Salary: Up to £60,000
About the Company
A leading provider of integrated smart building and technology solutions, delivering innovative projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, and data centre sectors. The business focuses on combining multiple technologies to enhance building performance, user experience, and long-term sustainability, while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.
About the Role
The Smart Building Solutions Designer sits within the pre-sales and pre-construction function, responsible for designing, scoping, and costing integrated smart building solutions.
The role covers the full bid lifecycle—from initial enquiry through to project award and early-stage delivery—ensuring solutions meet both technical and commercial requirements.
You will work across multiple technologies including IoT, ICT infrastructure, networking, security, and AV systems, supporting complex multi-system projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support bid activities from enquiry through to submission and award
- Develop technical designs and cost models for smart building solutions
- Produce high-quality proposals and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, delivery, procurement, technical)
- Attend client meetings, site surveys, and presentations
- Manage tender documentation, risks, and project requirements
- Support pre-construction design and ensure smooth handover to delivery teams
- Build relationships with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders
- Deliver both technical and commercial input throughout projects
Additional (Skills & Experience)
- Experience in smart building, ICT, or multi-technology solution design
- Strong knowledge of systems such as IoT, networking, security, AV, and cabling
- Background in pre-sales, estimating, or pre-construction environments
- Commercial awareness with ability to produce and analyse costings
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
- Understanding of construction processes and tendering
Desirable:
- Degree or relevant industry certifications
- Knowledge of BIM, CAD, or smart building accreditation frameworks
- Experience across sectors such as data centres, commercial or residential